Hey, I was a regular mediator and had to give up because of life issues. Im not sure that i have done my meditation well but i know i tried hard in my younger days... Im still 23 anyway,

My question is when you meditate anapanasathi u think about the collision of the air on your nose tip right? I have been doing this but what should my mind picture of when im intending to keep up with the air collision on my nose tip? i always picture my nose tip, my mind automatically pictures a nose, i dont know how to overcome this picture.What is the normal way of treating this issue? what does the scripts say on what your mind should picture of?

I need help asap, because i know my mind is acting as a little monkey on the tree. i need to add something more to my life.

I sometimes get mental images in the mind,of a gate around my nostrils.And airs flowing in and out that spot/post.I don't think it's a problem to picture your nose during meditation.If that's what you need to establish concentration.It naturally changes to just pure awareness of breathing when your concentration develops.Then for some reason that image just drops on its own.Then when you sit you can automatically sense and stay with the breath.

The mental images,It's kind of like Counting and Repeating the word Buddho in your mind.It's there to help you get started.

I even use a mental image if my concentrations really weak,i imagine the air were a sharp object scraping my nostrils.Or sewing my nostrils.And that quickly sharpens my concentration.Then when my concentration is balanced and steady, i drop it.

Just keep your attention on the sensation of the breath going in and out for as long a period as possible without a break in concentration.There will be background thoughts going on. Just try not to take any notice.This is mind training to develop samadhi. Its difficult not just for you but for everyone who does it.

Learn this from the waters:in mountain clefts and chasms,loud gush the streamlets,but great rivers flow silently.

Ben wrote:Just keep your attention on the sensation of the breath going in and out for as long a period as possible without a break in concentration.There will be background thoughts going on. Just try not to take any notice.This is mind training to develop samadhi. Its difficult not just for you but for everyone who does it.